Saturday, February 02, 2008

Bouncing back.

Day two of February (HappyBirthday,Rachael!) and we are making progress. Today is the first day in over two weeks that Wyndham has woke up at a 'normal time' and she smiled too. I think we've missed her smiles and 'talking' most of all.It was a laid-back day with a bit of making 'messes' and cleaning too. The girls spent some time playing with paints and having some creative time. When they were finished I worked on painting a calendar- since I'm now a full month behind keeping track of our lives. I owe my mom a big thank you for cleaning my wood floors in the kitchen and for polishing some dressers this week too.It just feels good to be freshening up things around here.Even if there are still toys all over and piles of my clutter that I just can't seem to part with- no matter how many times I try to clean up.Today I am just loving that life feels like it's almost back to normal. Wyndham still took a nap today and her energy levels just aren't what they had been before her seizures and sickness the past two weeks. But to have her smiles show up- even a few times in a day is a big step forward. Her appetite is still not back to 100%, but I think I made up for her at dinner when we ate my mom's spaghetti with homemade cheese sauce. {By the way, for all you mom's reading this...when is it officially okay for me to 'start eating for two'?! =)} At 8:00 tonight, with four kids freshly bathed all dressed in their jammies and ready for bed, I just had to breathe a deep sigh and feel good about today.If you look closely (or click on it to enlarge) that last picture, you will see that Wyndham got her hair cut too. She seems happy about that. It has been her best day yet in 3 weeks. Simple,routine, a little bit messy.Just the kind of day I love!

The pj's in bed looks like it was a fun day..all those smiling faces! Enjoy eating...some of us had to force ourselves to eat at that stage...besides we all know that the little one will put you on an "exercise program" soon enough anyway!

How nice it was to pop over here and see everyone smiling!! WOO HOO!!! You are blessed with such a great mom!! My "mother" has no desire to be a mom... but me.. I have "too much" desire my 17 year old would tell you.. LOL LOL LOL...

I think you can eat for two.. anytime!!! You're active.. and fit.. you'll stay healthy and look fine!!! I have no doubt!!

My first thought was "it's so nice to see Wyndham smile" - and what a perfect grandma moment, surrounded by the kids. And girl, you eat for two from the get-go! Right along with the congratulations comes, "would you like an extra helping?" :)

This is wonderful to read Jody. So glad things are starting to feel a little more normal around your house. Oh and you can start eating for two at conception! At least that is what I tried to do...unless you are sick...then eat whatever you can.

Oooh love seeing that wyndham smile, and all those freshly bathed kids!!!!! nothing better! your mom is adorable - just like YOU! :) have a great night jody. Oh - and I think if you feel like eating for TWO - you go for it! I was hardly eating for ONE at the point you are . . .so if you want to eat, EAT WOMAN!! :)

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Hi. I am a wife and mother of 7- six of them are at home and underfoot, one is in Heaven and they have all captured my heart! I am 42, but feel like I have lived through more than some people do in a lifetime. I have definitely had some rough spots...but have challenged myself to not let those events consume or define me. I try to look at life in a positive light...and most often that means I look to God for the strength to do so. He is the source of my joy and happiness in life- even in the midst of chaos at times. Ultimately I hope to live a life that inspires or challenges other people to be their best. Kind of like a "white Oprah." I mean that with deep respect.